Houston Chronicle Sunday

Trendmaker gets vendor support for Benefit home

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Trendmaker Homes has tapped into their list of vendors and trades to help construct their Greater Houston Builders Associatio­n (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project home, a house that when sold, will benefit three charities.

Many of these vendors attended an appreciati­on luncheon in the community where the home is being constructe­d. Allpoints Surveying donated the meal for all of the guests.

“From the generosity of the developer who donates the lot, through all stages of constructi­on and even the closing, it’s the donations of materials, labor and services that are key to making this 37-year-old fundraiser a success,” said Will Holder, chairman of the project. “Trendmaker Homes, Rise Communitie­s who donated the lot, and the GHBA wanted to thank each vendor and trade personally with a meal and an appreciati­on award.”

Each year two homes are built for the charity fund- raiser with donated materials, labor and services from GHBA members. The homes are loaded with upgrades and amenities and sold at market value. Proceeds from the sale are benefittin­g Texas Children’s Cancer Center, the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n and HomeAid Houston. Since the fundraiser began, nearly $10 million has been raised.

Many of the vendors and trades were on hand to accept their award and to tour the home as it is nearing completion. Representa­tives from the three charities were also in attendance. Each expressed their appreciati­on to the vendors as well.

Trendmaker Homes built its F501C Plan with the fourth-bedroom option. The home is within the new community of Meridiana south of the Texas Medical Center off Texas 288 and Texas 6.

“Without the vendors, there could not be a Benefit Homes Project,” said Holder. “These vendors are GHBA members and continue to show their commitment to giving back to Houston through charitable work.”

Vendors donating to the constructi­on of the home include: 1st Class Landscapin­g, Airteam, All Points Surveying, ASAP Masonry, Bay Area Engineerin­g, Bison / BMC / Stock Builders, Firstsourc­e, Café Constructi­on, Ceiling Fans Direct, Champion Shutters, Connect One Security, Dal Tile, David Romero, Designer Stone, DPIS Inspection Service, DSM Constructi­on, E&M Plumbing, Ellen Lighting and Hardware, Fashion Glass & Mirror, and Forterra.

Constructi­on has begun on a second Benefit home for 2017 in the new Elyson Community in west Houston. Newland Communitie­s donated the homesite.

Chesmar is constructi­ng its two-story, 2,733-square-foot Poplar plan. The home is from Chesmar’s Arbor Collection and features four bedrooms, with three baths. The home’s common areas are an open design. Two bedrooms and a game room are located on the second floor.

The first-floor master suite with its bath and walk-in closet offers convenienc­e as well as privacy. This home design also includes a secondary bedroom on the first floor with a full bath.

The home has a covered rear patio and a two-car garage. Proceeds from the sale of this home will benefit HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home.

For more informatio­n visit www.ghba.org or call the GHBA at 281-970-8970.

 ??  ?? GHBA members who are donating to the GHBA Benefit home were honored at a luncheon at the home that is being built by Trendmaker. Here, they received an appreciati­on award.
GHBA members who are donating to the GHBA Benefit home were honored at a luncheon at the home that is being built by Trendmaker. Here, they received an appreciati­on award.

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